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Tours at Greenbuild

Greenbuild tours are one of Greenbuild's most popular and exciting features, providing the opportunity to explore green buildings ranging from government facilities to zoo exhibits. This year in Washington DC, Greenbuild tours will help attendees learn outside the convention center walls and present the best of the area’s sustainable buildings and neighborhoods.

The Greenbuild Tours Program was developed by the Greenbuild 2015 Host Committee, USGBC NCR.

Did you know? Anyone can attend a Greenbuild tour. You can even attend a tour at Greenbuild without attending the full Greenbuild conference. Just register for Greenbuild and select additional offerings on the registration package page.

TM01 - Innovation and Discovery: LEED in Research and DevelopmentMonday, November 16, 8:00am-4:00pm

Take a day trip exploring several of the National Capital Region’s
leaders in innovation and discovery. First, attendees will visit the DC Consolidated Forensic Lab ...

Take a day trip exploring several of the National Capital Region’s
leaders in innovation and discovery. First, attendees will visit the DC Consolidated Forensic Lab and see
how this LEED Platinum facility supports the daily life of a Forensic Scientist
or Chief Medical Examiner, preserving the chain of custody and protecting the
integrity of evidence. Next the group will travel to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the
world’s first LEED Platinum Building located on the shore of the mighty
Chesapeake and learn about the longevity, durability and on-going operational
challenges of this 15 year old pioneering environmental learning and research
center. Then, attendees will visit the
Charles Mc.C Mathias Laboratory, the primary research facility for the
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, to hear about how sustainable design
features, including the lab’s Enthalpy Wheel Heat Recovery System, help to
support its occupants’ work to make new discoveries in biogenomics,
conservation and other cutting-edge fields of environmental science. The final
stop will be the Home Innovation
Research Lab, where the group will take an interactive tour of market
research and laboratory facilities that showcase ongoing research and
development of residential building products and systems, including an
opportunity to shoot off the lab’s signature air cannon used to simulate
projectile debris during a storm event.

Tour Limitations: Visitors to the
DC Forensic Lab must provide ID for entry

Attendees
will begin by going behind the scenes at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park to meet the animals and the
operations staff. Highlights include the
12,000 square foot LEED certified Seal
& Sea Lion Exhibit, which features a cutting edge life support system,
as well as energy and water saving techniques. This is followed by a blend of
public and non-public access to the entire Asia
Trail. While the Pandas are the Asia Trail’s celebrities, the Elephant Community Center is the
highlight of the zoo’s sustainability efforts. Attendees will see how this
unique LEED Gold renovated historic building uses geothermal wells, green
roofs, skylights, and more for the elephants’ and visitors’ comfort. After the
VIP tour at the zoo, visitors will explore the World Wildlife Fund Headquarters, which was renovated in 2011 to
LEED EBOM Platinum with the intent of aligning the building’s efficiency with
the mission of the organization – conserving the world’s resources for the
health and preservation of all species. The building supports the largest
privately-owned green roof in the District of Columbia, planted with flowers,
herbs, and sedum that provide habitat to native birds and insects. The group
will continue with special hospitality at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel. Here, the behind the scenes experience continues
with a back of house tour, capped off with an exclusive look at the Fairmont’s
on-site herb garden and apiary, where resident bees are hard at work producing
roof top honey for use in the hotel’s restaurant. Attendees will end their day
with a take away treat from the hotel’s culinary team. The total walking
distance for this tour is 2.70 miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

TM03 - Harboring a New Beginning: A Vison of Neighborhood DevelopmentMonday, November 16, 8:00am-4:00pm

For more than a decade, city officials and community leaders have
worked to reimagine the future of the once desolate neighborhoods of the
District’s Southeast and Southwest waterfronts. This tour offers attendees the
opportunity to explore both completed and under construction redevelopment
projects. The first stop is an award
winning Public-Private Partnership. 200
Eye Street is a 400,000 square foot adaptive reuse project that went from a
windowless eyesore to a state of the art, efficient and sustainable Class A
office building. It is the largest double LEED Platinum public project in DC
and the first LEED Platinum project for the District Government. The next stop
on this tour is Canal Park, a three
block urban park featuring a seasonal ice rink directly supplied by water
collected on the neighboring 200 Eye Street’s green roof. This park is a model of sustainability and a vibrant
community gathering point for the rapidly-growing Capitol Riverfront
neighborhood. Participants will then get a peek at the US Department of Transportation, one of the catalysts for the
revitalization of the Southeast Federal Center, which was previously an
industrial site. DOT features one of the first Dynamic Plaques in the country
and has boasted an Energy Star rating since 2009. From there, the tour will
head to Nationals Park, which not
only redefines modern sports facility architecture but also serves as the
cornerstone of the Southeast waterfront redevelopment. It is the first major
stadium in the United States accredited as a LEED Silver structure. This tour
will conclude in the neighboring the Capitol Riverfront in Southwest DC, The Wharf, which stretches across 27
acres of land and 50 acres of water. This mixed use redevelopment is currently
under construction and will feature a waterside promenade and 3.2 million SF of
residential, office, hotel, retail and cultural space, underground parking,
piers, marinas and parks. The total walking distance for this tour is 1.50
miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

Tour Limitations: US Department
of Transportation, 200 Eye Street: Photo
ID required 3 days in advance; foreign nationals must provide the following
information 5 days in advance: name, country of citizenship, DOB, and passport
number and expiration date; Limited handicap accessibility.

TM04 - Live, Work, & Play in the New Suburbia: Community Connectivity Outside the BeltwayMonday, November 16, 8:00am-4:00pm

Sustainability isn’t just for city dwellers! This tour takes
attendees north of the District to three communities on the Metro’s Red Line
that recognize the power and value of integrating sustainable practices into
every aspect of one’s surroundings. Built in 2006, Pike and Rose is a mixed-use neighborhood featuring office,
residential, hotel and retail uses. From its conception, community involvement
has been essential to its development via the community group, Friends of White
Flint. The site is pursuing LEED for Neighborhood Development, and each
neighborhood block will pursue its own LEED certification. The next stop on
this tour will be the nearby Twinbrook
Station community, where a joint development of JBG and WMATA transformed
26 acres of underutilized surface parking lot into a vibrant, walkable, transit
oriented mixed use neighborhood. Using the principles of new urbanism, a
diverse group of prominent architects set out to establish an organic sense of
place. Their goal of producing a walkable, pedestrian friendly community is
evidenced by the lively and intricately designed streetscapes, inviting
sidewalks, and abundance of green space. The master plan achieved LEED ND
Gold certification and received the 2004 International Charter Award for
Excellence from the Congress for the New Urbanism. The final stop will be 2000 Tower Oaks Boulevard. The flagship
building of The Tower Companies’ portfolio, this 20,000 SF structure was
constructed utilizing a unique system of architecture known as Maharishi
Vashti, which incorporates an understanding of the laws of nature upholding
life and how they maximize the creativity and productivity on employees.
Constructed in 2008, 2000 Tower Oaks Boulevard was the first commercial
multi-tenant LEED Platinum office building in the DC metro area.

Tour Limitations: Twinbrook:
Photo ID required. Foreign nationals must provide the following
information 10 days in advance: name, country of citizenship, DOB, and passport
number and expiration date. Limited
handicap accessibility.

This tour will highlight innovations that are
taking place in residential construction to meet the needs of renters and
buyers in ways that are affordable, energy-efficient, and long lasting. The tour will start at Sheridan Station, a 327-unit mixed income residential development
that includes the first multi-family building in Washington, DC to achieve LEED
Platinum. Visitors to Sheridan Station
will learn how the project transforms neighborhoods through innovative
financing, quality construction practices, and long-term investment. At Sheridan Station, multiple financing sources
were utilized while pushing the envelope with the number of sustainable
features, including solar panels that provide 40% of the energy in the common
areas. The second stop at the Home
Innovation Research Lab will reveal various cutting-edge building products
and systems that increase energy efficiency, durability, and water-resistance
in houses. The lab educates by mixing
fun with serious information. Visitors
will learn how research, education, and testing can lead to the creation of
housing that is better able to meet the demands of the market and nature. The
last tour stop will be in the Ivy City
neighborhood of the District, where DC Habitat has been working with two
other non-profit developers to construct and rehabilitate a mix of affordable
homes that meet a variety of high performance and energy efficient building
criteria. The visit will include a tour of
the neighborhood to provide community context as well as a look inside sample
homes that meet Passive House and LEED standards.

TM06 – Get Inspired: The Evolution of Whole Building IntegrationMonday, November 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm

This tour will explore a range of premier office buildings that
exemplify the benefits of whole building integration. In 2003, the National Geographic Society’s Headquarters,
became one of the first existing buildings in the country to receive LEED certification.
Despite the building’s age, it has risen from Silver to Gold certification
without major retrofits. Through minor upgrades and significant behavioral
changes, electricity use was reduced by 14%, natural gas use by 21%, and water
use by 34% between 2003 and 2014. This tour also includes a visit to 1200 Seventeenth Street, a trophy class
property designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Floor-to-ceiling
glass and column-free interiors create a light-filled space that will enhance
work environments, and the green rooftop terrace showcases DC’s monumental
landscape. A unique feature of this site will be a multimedia presentation
describing the science behind one of the first Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems
(DOAS) operating in DC. The final stop is one of the first buildings in DC to
achieve LEED Platinum, and the only “think tank” to meet this standard, the Center for Strategic and International
Studies(CSIS). In addition to
some best in class sustainability features, this hear highlights of US and
foreign dignitaries who have visited CSIS and how CSIS’s work influences global
security policies; and see examples of how lighting installations, art, and
office space come together to create a cutting edge environment for thought
leadership. The total walking distance for this tour is 0.2 miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

TM07 - Green Buildings and the Fabric of a Sustainable Community: Welcome to Arlington, VAMonday, November 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Arlington has embraced sustainability from all angles – land use planning, transit, green buildings, retail, walkability, open space, and unique residential neighborhoods. This 1.5 mile walking tour will highlight the evolution of Arlington from a car-dependent bedroom community in the 1960s to a vibrant smart growth community with transit and LEED buildings at its foundation. The tour will explore the urban corridor between the Court House and Clarendon neighborhoods, showcasing LEED buildings, transportation options, and purposeful land use planning. Arlington committed to smart growth in the 1960s when the Metro system was planned. Forward-thinking civic leaders at the time envisioned building denser neighborhoods along the transit corridor, thus preserving shady residential neighborhoods and parks. Arlington’s General Land Use Plan guides development to ensure this original vision is met. Realizing that dense development has potentially significant environmental impacts, Arlington adopted a green building incentive program, offering a small amount of density in exchange for LEED certified buildings. The tour includes examples of creative transit options, green buildings, open space, shopping hubs, public art, walkability, and adaptive reuse and how these components integrate to make a sustainable and highly desirable community. Interactive discussions will offer the opportunity for attendees to share perspectives.

Tour Limitations: Limited handicap access due to the method of transit

This tour will demonstrate how the physical assets of three organizations reflect their core values of monitoring and preserving sustainability. GHT Limited is an MEP engineering firm focused on improving building efficiency; The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit that works to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people; and Vornado/Charles E. Smith – the largest owner/manager of commercial properties in the Washington, DC region – uses next-generation technology to manage tenant comfort and energy use and to facilitate LEED for Existing Buildings certification. The first stop at GHT Limited’s headquarters will showcase energy monitoring and lighting control solutions that make it more than an office space – it is a learning lab for new technologies. Attendees will see products from Lutron, Wattstopper, and Periscope in action. At the Nature Conservancy stories from staff will highlight issues pertaining to preserving sustainability beyond the building, with examples including biophilic design and watershed restoration. Attendees will see how the interiors of the space reflect the organization’s mission of land and water preservation. The finale will be a tour of Vornado’s Tenant Service Center (TSC), one of the largest and most advanced remote monitoring and control centers in the real estate industry. In the TSC, hundreds of thousands of sensors in over 80 buildings are closely monitored around the clock by licensed operating engineers to track fluctuations in temperature, humidity, electricity, and ventilation before they impact tenant comfort or degrade the energy performance of the building. The total walking distance for this tour is 0.40 miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

Tour Limitations: Limited handicap access due to the method of
transit

This
half a day tour explores three sites that take attendees “behind the curtain”
by showcasing systems and technologies that help create sustainably built
environments. The first tour stop will be at the Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility (NZERTF) on the campus of
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This unique facility
resembles a residence yet is truly a laboratory for measuring the performance
of new building technologies and designs for achieving net-zero energy. The second tour stop will be the offices of Greenman-Pedersen Inc., a local
Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Consulting firm. Typically, the MEP
systems of most spaces are hidden behind walls and above ceilings, but the
driving force behind GPI’s innovative office design is to showcase “all things
MEP,” by demonstrating how these systems can be integral parts of both the
aesthetic and functional design of a space. This tour’s last stop will be WaterShed, the University of Maryland’s
winning entry into the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon in 2011.
WaterShed is a solar-powered home comprised of systems which interact with each
other and the environment. Inspired by the rich, complex ecosystems of the
Chesapeake Bay watershed, the home displays harmony between modernity,
tradition, and simple building strategies.

Tour Limitations: Some portions of NZERTF house may not be suited to
persons with mobility issues due to limited handicap access to the upper
floors. Visitors to NZERTF at NIST
campus: All visitors to NIST must bring a photo ID, U.S. citizens can use their
state driver’s license. Permanent
residents of the U.S. must bring their green card when visiting the NIST campus,
and foreign nationals must bring their passport. The driver of the vehicle must
present photo ID and vehicle registration. Visitor information for foreign
nationals must be submitted to the NIST Security Office at least 2 ½ weeks
prior to their tour. Other participants must submit their information 1 ½ weeks
prior, including the driver of a bus/shuttle, limo or taxi.

TM10 - University Green: Living and LearningMonday, November 16, 1:00pm-5:00pm

This tour features a series of projects on the
campuses of The Catholic University of America, and the Gallaudet University
Living Learning Residence Hall 6 in Northeast DC. At the Catholic University of America, students from the LEED Lab course
will lead the tour of buildings and projects including a LEED-certified
architecture school and dormitory. The
campus hosts a diversity of greening projects and strategies throughout the
campus, and students will explain how their studies, when integrated with the
work of campus facilities operations, can produce tangible sustainable results.
At Gallaudet, the Living and Learning
Residence Hall 6 will highlight the implementation of the groundbreaking
DeafSpace design guidelines for environments that facilitate non-verbal
communication and collaboration between students, faculty and staff. The tour
will include a sign language interpreter while visiting a student housing and
learning center designed using principles and strategies of DeafSpace Design.
After two years of occupation, The Gallaudet Living Learning Residence Hall
uses 50% less energy than other buildings on the campus. At both campuses sustainable design
attributes of projects will be highlighted including landscape, use of
renewable energy, stormwater management, water efficiency and energy efficiency
systems.

TM11 - River Ride along the WatershedMonday, November 16, 8:00am-4:00pm

This
full day bus tour visits four local highlights along the DC area
watershed. The first stop is the Anacostia Watershed Society Headquarters, which
utilized the SITES Pilot Program as an organizational tool for renovation. The project demonstrates that sustainable
storm water management and practices can be successfully incorporated within
historic sites which are challenged with a limited budget and very restrictive
site constraints. The second stop will
be Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, the
only national park dedicated to water-loving plants. This unique site is home to the last original
remnant marsh and the greatest biodiversity in Washington, DC. A short bus ride will take attendees to the Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant
for a tour of the world’s most advanced water treatment facility. The last stop of this tour will be the Alice Ferguson Foundation Potomac Watershed
Sustainability Center (Accokeek), the region’s first ‘Living
Building’. Attendees will learn how this
site embraces the principles of the Living Building Challenge, while also
continuing their day of education about the perils threatening, and
opportunities arising, for the area’s watershed.

TF01 - A Legacy of Sustainability at the US CapitolFriday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm

Guided by the Architect of the Capitol staff, those entrusted with
the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of buildings
throughout Capitol Hill, this tour offers an exclusive peek into the legacy and
operations of some of the most iconic buildings in the world. Beginning at the Capitol Visitor’s Center, The
Architect of the Capitol, Stephen Ayers, will speak about AOC’s Sustainability
and Energy Program touching upon integrated design, preservation, occupant
awareness, as well as the realities of modernizing historic spaces.
Participants will tour the Capitol
and learn how energy consumption was reduced by 29%, generating over $2 million
in annual savings. Attendees will then be offered a choice of an additional
tour on campus. In option one, the Senate
tour offers unique highlights of the Dirksen and Hart Senate Office Buildings
including an extensive vegetative roof and a solar panel system, which produces
179,000 kWh/yr. This tour also visits the Cannon House Office Building, the
first U.S. congressional office, which illustrates how an important historic
structure can be restored and revitalized for the 21st century. Option
two, the U.S. Botanic Garden tour,
offers participants insight into sustainable practices, energy-saving systems,
and the Sustainable SITES Initiative. This tour offers a wide variety of
learning experiences and a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes in some of
the most powerful buildings in the nation.

Tour Limitations: No outside food or drink; The Senate tour option is
not handicap accessible

TF02 - Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Discover Sustainability in the Habitats of the Nation’s Elephants, Seals, and Sea LionsFriday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm

This tour offers a
half-day behind the scenes look at the Smithsonian
National Zoological Park. Attendees will meet the animals and the
operations staff to see how sustainable design elements of the zoo’s habitats
and exhibits contribute to the animals’ well-being and engage visitors.
Highlights include the 12,000 square foot LEED certified Seal & Sea Lion Exhibit, which features a cutting edge life
support system, as well as energy and water saving techniques. This is followed by a blend of public and
non-public access to the entire Asia
Trail. While the Pandas are the Asia Trail’s celebrities, the Elephant Community Center is the highlight
of the zoo’s sustainability efforts. In this unique LEED Gold renovated
historic building participants will view how the facility uses geothermal
wells, green roofs, skylights, and more for the elephants’ and visitors’
comfort.

TF03 - Building Wellness: Your Health in the Built EnvironmentFriday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm

Many in the healthcare industry are recognizing the wellness
impacts of the built environment and striving to create more healthful and
restorative spaces for not only patients, but visitors, staff, and the planet.
First, attendees will experience the New
Sibley, an expansion of Sibley Memorial Hospital, affiliated with Johns
Hopkins Medicine, is a 450,000 square foot design, which accommodates an
increased demand in emergency services, office space, and consumer preference
for private patient rooms and modernized facilities. A 17,000 square foot vegetated
roof feature is irrigated by a low flow system fed by a 30,000 gallon cistern,
which collects condensate from the East Wing. Next, the tour will visit the
650,000 square foot Inova Women’s
Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital before they are open to patients.
This project is the final phase of a major expansion and renovation at the
Fairfax Medical Campus. Attendees will learn how the hospital examined
durability, first costs, and maintenance and health impacts when adding their
348 patient beds, 108 NICU beds, 8 operating rooms, and 6 cesarean section
rooms. In addition to a healthier built environment, Inova is a leader in
providing sustainable food to patients, staff, and the community by hosting a
farmer’s market and raising money to supplement food assistance programs. The
final stop will be the Milken Institute
School of Public Health, a non-profit public charity with substantial
health-policy expertise. Tour participants will learn how organizations like
Milken are a driving force behind healthier buildings, while viewing unique
tour highlights like an interactive lobby display shows real-time water, gas,
and electric usage.

TF04 - Government Green: Sustainability in the Nation’s CapitalFriday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm

During this half-day
tour, attendees will see the latest technologies, strategies, techniques, and
systems being used by the federal government to make their own buildings higher
performing, save tax dollars, and improve the working environments for federal
employees. This tour starts at the US
Department of Transportation, a 1.35 million square foot LEED EBOM Gold
certified facility and one of the first to enroll in the Dynamic Plaque
program. One of the first developments in the South East Waterfront, the DOT
development was a catalyst for the revitalization of the southeast waterfront,
which was previously an industrial site.
Next, the tour will stop at Constitution
Center, to view features like a state-of-the-art mechanical system using
chilled beams, as well as enhanced building envelop strategies. Finally,
attendees will gain insight into the future for government tenants at the US General Services Administration (GSA) Headquarters. Not only did GSA
employ many technologies and strategies in its own renovation, but in doing so
it tested strategies for incorporation into future renovations of federal
government properties. These systems include HVAC equipment upgrades, direct
digital controls, a vegetative roof, photovoltaic panels (over 800!),
electrochromic glass, stormwater reuse, a grey water collection, and smart wing
technology. The GSA also incorporates flexibility for its occupants through
hoteling, teleworking and other flexible workplace strategies.

Revel
in the natural beauty of the Alice
Ferguson Foundation Potomac Watershed Sustainability Center (Accokeek) at
Hard Bargain Farm on this half day bus tour.
Visitors to this renowned environmental education center along the
Potomac River will learn about the Alice Ferguson Foundation’s (AFF) vision to
advance the notion of a ‘Living Building’. Rather than working independently,
the structures onsite are designed to work together to achieve net-zero energy
and water efficiency targets. This is the first site in the region to follow
the principles of the ‘Living Buiding Challenge.’ To accomplish this, AFF knew
they needed to embrace, not only the most advanced environmental design and
construction principles, but also the approach of biomimicry, which is to seek
sustainable solutions by emulating nature’s time-tested patterns and
strategies. This philosophy aligns well
with their environmental stewardship and educational teachings. The site
includes a multi-purpose day use building, a dormitory building with
classrooms, sleeping cabins, and a wetlands boardwalk.

Showcasing the modernization of historically relevant sites
throughout Washington, DC, this tour explores how the integrated design process
is applied to the renovation of historic buildings. The Cardozo Educational Campus opened to students in 1916 and achieved
LEED Gold certification in 2013. This new modern school in a fully renovated
350,000 square foot historic school building supports the educational needs and
goals of students’ grades 6-12. Originally built during the 1930’s on a 20 acre
campus, at stop two is Roosevelt High
School, currently pursuing a LEED Platinum designation. This modernization
is transforming a 1970’s addition into a light filled arts center, enabling
active community use and inspiring environmental education. The tour will
conclude at the Renwick Gallery, a
Second Empire style building designed by James Renwick Jr. in 1859 as his
private residence, was completed in 1874 and opened to the public as the home
of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s craft and decorative art program in
1972. A national historic landmark steps from the White House, the building
project is expected to achieve a 30% reduction in energy use from ASHRAE
Standard 90.1-2007. All infrastructure in the building is being renewed,
including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, security, and electrical systems.

Tour Limitations: At Roosevelt
High School there is limited handicap accessibility, and a Liability Release or
Insurance Certificate are required.

TF07 - There’s No Place Like Home: Residential Innovation and Enhanced PerformanceFriday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm

A home is more than just a place – it’s a building that holds
those things most precious to us. But how do we know if the products and
materials used to build our homes will make them sustainable and resilient? Visitors
will first explore this topic at a 100
year old home rehabbed to Net Zero.
Participants will hear how the triple goals of Net Zero, Energy Star,
and LEED affected the entire process, from documentation and specification, to
project team building and in-field quality control, and beyond to community
engagement and education. Next up is the
Home Innovation Research Lab, a
market research, consulting, product testing, and accredited third-party
certification agency. With labs specializing in structural, material
properties, durability and weathering, thermal, and moisture testing, Home
Innovation Research Labs has the capability to test everything from material
attributes to a comprehensive residential structure - including the ability to
simulate projectile debris during a storm event by using the lab’s air cannon!
After touring this testing facility, attendees will see how tested materials
get put to work when they visit the first LEED Platinum and Energy Star
certified project in the National Capital Region that is also designed to net
zero. To round out the tour, visitors will next explore the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Commons, a
multi-family housing facility that aims to achieve sustainable affordability
and financial stability for families. This 1960’s era building illustrates how
a new high-performance enclosure and integrated systems improve occupant
health. What was old is now new and is a model for aging buildings everywhere.

Tour Limitations: Limited
handicap accessibility at the 100 Year Old Net Zero Home

TF08 - Walking the Walk: Working in and Designing the Sustainable WorkplaceFriday, November 20, 2:00pm-6:00pm

The design community can talk a big game, but can they live up to
the hype? For these four design firms the answer is yes. Designing their spaces
as “living labs” to test workplace design concepts and new sustainability
strategies, RTKL Associates Inc., Gensler, SmithGroupJJR, and Perkins + Will
prove you can design a better workplace. By utilizing a combination of
daylighting strategies, lighting controls, efficient mechanical systems, and
locally sourced materials, these spaces boast high recycled construction waste,
reduction of water and energy usage, and welcome access to natural light;
coupled with the use of materials with high recycled content and low VOC
content. This tour will explore innovations at all four spaces. Pulling from
the pool of talent and knowledge at their disposal, RTKL conducted surveys and collaborative group meetings to get
feedback on design concepts that helped push the envelope of what could be
achieved. Acquiring new storefront, Gensler
designed their first floor to engage the community and maximize natural
daylight for its occupants. Although they reduced their space by 43%, SmithGroupJJR was able to increase its
staff by 5% through the implementation of sustainable measures. Perkins + Will has access to the
largest, privately-owned green roof in DC and has signed on to the AIA 2030
Commitment and Global Reporting Index, which holds organizations accountable
for annual energy and water consumption.

Tour Limitations: Perkins+Will: Limited handicap accessibility to the roof
portion of the tour. Gensler: Visitors need to sign in and identify if they
are a citizen or non-citizen.

For a chance to experience a ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the 1842
U.S. Post Office now hotel, a Smithsonian national museum during construction,
and the Embassy of Finland, join this half-day adventure around the Nation’s
Capital! In the heart of the city,
attendees will first tour the Hotel
Monaco, which was once the U.S. General Post Office and originally
completed in 1842. All work associated
with the energy efficiency improvements in the upscale hotel was required to
meet the GSA's requirements for mechanical design, NAFTA compliance, and historic
preservation - presenting a unique challenge to achieving energy
efficiency. Next, you’ll grab your
hardhat and head over to the National
Museum of African American History & Culture, which occupies the last
available space on the National Mall.
Aiming for LEED Gold, an active chilled beam system, a radiant floor
system with mass air displacement, and condensing hot water boilers are a few
of the energy saving technologies being implemented on the site. Additionally, grey water reclamation will
drive MEP and irrigation systems, while rain water will be harvested for the
roof garden. The tour will be led by a
well-rounded panel of speakers including the project architect, engineer, and
Smithsonian representative. Get ready to cross some borders to visit Finland on
your last stop! As an active member of
the D.C. Greening Embassies Forum, the Embassy
of Finland encourages embassies to adopt green practices and policies. You’ll experience firsthand why it was the
first diplomatic mission in the U.S. that gained both the Energy Star and the
LEED certification. The total walking distance for this tour is 1.60 miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

This tour will begin with an energetic presentation
on Material Health and Healthy Interior Environments before heading to the new
LEED Gold certified Whitman Walker
Health Clinic, which focuses on serving DC’s LGBT community and providing
HIV care. Tour attendees will learn about low cost sustainable design
strategies for healthcare environments and workplace ergonomics and hear
firsthand how a collaborative approach between the architect, owner and
engineer resulted in a space that supports patient and occupant health. The
second tour stop will be the Endocrine
Society, where attendees will experience material health in action. Tour
participants will learn how to select materials for indoor environments that
create a healthier, environmentally sound and comfortable space for employees.
The tour will close with a presentation on the Well Building Standard. This standard is the first protocol of its
kind that focuses on human wellness within the built environment across seven
categories – Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort and Mind.

TS02 - New School, New Rules: Sustainable Class is in SessionSaturday, November 21, 8:00am-12:00pm

DC public and private schools alike have embraced green building
and all it has to offer. The Stoddert
Elementary School is an urban, public, neighborhood school that prepares
students to tackle the intertwined ecological, social, political and economic
realities the 21st century. At this Green Ribbon School, attendees will
learn about the synergies being cultivated between curricula, architecture,
landscape and sustainability. The next stop takes us to the new 100,000 square
foot Brookland Middle School, seeking
LEED Gold certification, which was designed as a stand-alone neighborhood with
the ability to share amenities with Turkey Thicket Park and the community as a
whole. The building also features a geothermal heat pump system, LED lighting
controlled by daylight harvesting sensors, an 8,000 square foot green roof,
solar photovoltaic panels, a rainwater harvesting system, and an Outdoor
Environmental Learning Classroom. A prominent private institution located on a
compact urban site, Sidwell Friends School
uses innovative strategies to optimize program space and developed a master
plan for the 15 acre campus to support the needs of its independent school and
community. Innovative strategies were taken to optimize program space, while
enhancing and unifying the campus. The tour includes the Middle School, which
was the first school to achieve LEED Platinum certification, as well as the
LEED Platinum Quaker Meeting House and Arts Center, and the new Athletic
Center, which anticipates LEED Gold certification in 2015.

This
half day walking tour will feature three inspirational
and innovative LEED Platinum projects near downtown DC. The tour starts with a visit to Dunbar High School, the highest scoring
LEED-School in the world. The architects
will discuss how the construction of a new high performance learning
environment has impacted student life at one of the city’s most historic
schools. A short walk away is Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School
Campus, a building whose central vision is to become more sustainable as it
ages. Attendees will join the school's
Executive Director as well as the design team on a walk around campus to learn
how the redevelopment of the formerly-abandoned school has enlivened the
blighted site and become a renewed community center. The final stop of the tour is at McKinley Middle School, an
adaptive-reuse renovation project that transformed many high-impact, yet
low-cost design solutions into a vibrant, flexible STEM learning
environment. This school showcases how
sustainable systems and materials can be used as learning tools. All LEED
Platinum, these projects showcase the many benefits of highly sustainable
school buildings from lowering operating costs, to improving occupant health
and performance. The total walking distance for this tour is 2.83 miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

TS04 - Mini Solar DecathlonSaturday, November 21, 1:00pm-5:00pm

The
Solar Decathlon is a biennial competition between collegiate teams to design,
build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective,
energy-efficient and attractive. This tour visits two past Solar Decathlon
entrants for past DC Decathlons that are currently operated as public showcases
and educational venues for sustainable design and sustainable living. The tour starts with the "LEAF House", University of Maryland’s 2007 entry, which
placed second worldwide and first among all U.S. entries for solar-powered
housing. Highlights include
solar-powered electricity and hot water, under floor heating, and
dehumidification. The “LEAF” in LEAF House stands for “Leading Everyone to a
Sustainable Future.” LEAF House is now on the grounds of the University of
Maryland. The second stop of the tour will be at “WaterShed”, the University's 2011 Solar Decathlon entry. Watershed improved upon the systems in
original LEAF House and took first place in the international competition.
Watershed is now housed at the headquarters of PEPCO energy in Gaithersburg,
MD. As a living classroom, WaterShed shares its innovations and sustainable
living practices with Pepco customers and serves as a test site for new
eco-smart, innovative energy technologies.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to get an up close, in depth,
and behind the scenes look at these living, learning experiments in residential
design.

This tour will explore products and spaces that are at the leading
edge of workplace design. First, at the Lutron Commercial Experience Center,
tour attendees will interact with the latest energy saving lighting control
technology, including sensors, energy monitors and state of the art lighting
controls. The tour will then head to Nixon
Peabody, the first law firm in the country to pursue LEED certification, to
see corporate commitment to occupant health and comfort in action through
choices like superior indoor environmental quality and maximized daylighting
strategies. Tour attendees will also see a unique three-story living wall,
which is irrigated by reusing condensate from mechanical units. The final stop
will be at the National Parks
Conservation Association, a non-profit organization that will demonstrate
how they practice their core values in their own headquarters every day through
strategies like reducing lighting power by 26%, water consumption by 34%, and
responsible material selections. The total walking distance for this tour is
1.46 miles and the tour will proceed, rain or shine.

Want to get outdoors and cruise the Nation’s
Capital? This half-day bike tour led by
the DC chapter of American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the District
Department of Transportation (DDOT) will take participants at a leisurely pace
through historic, revitalized, and picturesque areas of downtown DC. The first stop is an urban farm and community
education center, Walker-Jones Community
Gardens, where attendees will experience an outdoor classroom consisting of
unique gardens, composting piles, and an irrigation cistern which provide an
experimental learning opportunity beyond a typical classroom setting for
children in the District. The bike tour
will become interactive at the Kaiser
Permanente Center for Total Health with touchscreen exhibits and cutting-edge
health technology displays. Rolling on to the city’s transportation hub, Union Station, the group will learn
about the Station’s new, ultra-modern bike station, and engage in a discussion
about how this facility has interconnected various transit systems in DC,
making public transportation for visitors and commuters convenient. Biking on to the historic National Mall, a
stop at the Smithsonian’s Gardens
will surely provide some green inspiration.
The biking portion of the tour will conclude at the District Architecture Center where a panel of speakers will further
discuss how the District has been transformed by alternative means of
transportation. The total biking distance for this tour is 4.30 miles; the
total walking distance is 0.60 miles. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate itinerary has been coordinated that will highlight these projects.

In the event of inclement weather, an alternate itinerary
has been coordinated that will highlight these projects.

TS07 - Pushing Toward Net ZeroSaturday, November 21, 1:00pm-5:00pm

This
bus tour will visit two different project sites that push boundaries to achieve
Net Zero Energy. The first stop will be at the National Institute of Standards
and Technology (NIST) campus in Maryland to visit a Net Zero Energy Residential Test Facility (NZERTF). This project is a laboratory built in the
form of a residence, used to measure the performance of new building
technologies and designs for achieving net-zero energy. The style and size of
the house is typical of residences in the surrounding area and offers all the
amenities found in a modern home. The house is occupied by a virtual family of
four that operate all appliances, lights, and plug loads in a typical manner,
as well as subjecting the house to sensible and latent loads that mimic human
occupants. The second stop of the tour will be at the newly built Discovery Elementary School in
Arlington, Virginia, designed as a Net-Zero Energy (NZE) public school. It is
anticipated to be the first NZE school in the mid-Atlantic and the largest NZE
school built in the U.S. to date. From these two projects you will be able to
recognize NZE strategies for design decisions and understand their direct
impact on energy conservation and subsequent monetary savings.

Tour Limitations: Some portions of NZERTF house may not be suited to
persons with mobility issues due to limited handicap access to the upper
floors. Visitors to NZERTF at NIST
campus: All visitors to NIST must bring a photo ID. U.S. citizens can use their
state driver’s license. Permanent
residents of the U.S. must bring their green card when visiting the NIST
campus, and foreign nationals must bring their passport. The driver of the
vehicle must present photo ID and vehicle registration. Visitor information for
foreign nationals must be submitted to the NIST Security Office at least 2 ½
weeks prior to their tour. Other participants must submit their information 1 ½
weeks prior, including the driver of a bus/shuttle, limo or taxi.

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